THE NSW Opposition has called on the Minns Labor Government to take urgent action to address ‘crippling shortages’ in the state’s child protection system. “When you compare the figures from the December 2023 quarter to the same period last year,…
SCOTTS Head Art Prize organisers Kristen Hardiman, Kerrie Swan and Tracey Bowden were thrilled with the response to the rejuvenated event, held over the weekend of 19 to 21 April 2024. “Thank you Scotts Head for a wonderful display of…
JACQUI Boaden, a local trainer and assessor at NV College, is a finalist for VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year in the 2024 North Coast and Mid North Coast Regional Training Awards. “Jacqui really deserves this recognition,” said Karen Busby, General…
ON behalf of the Nambucca Environment Network, Dr Ljubov Simson addressed Nambucca Valley Council at their General Meeting last week, highlighting environmental dangers and what she sees as the economic unsustainability of continuing to allow intensive horticulture in the form…
VALLA Beach Tennis Club Secretary Carole Andersen and President Ron Henderson reported on the club’s activities at last Wednesday’s meeting of Nambucca Valley Council. According to Ms Anderson, the club has been active since the 1960s and became an incorporated…
WITH a history dating back over 40 years, the Nambucca Valley Orchid Society’s annual Mother’s Day Autumn Show has been delighting local flower lovers for decades. “Orchids are the world’s second largest family of plants and are found in almost…
AT last Wednesday’s meeting, Nambucca Valley councillors voted to nominate Cr Martin Ballangarry OAM as a member of the Gaagal Wanggan National Park Board of Management, with Cr David Jones nominated as deputy member. Advertise with News of The Area…
FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan is calling for common sense when it comes to skilled workforce immigration, in particular for regional hospitality businesses. Mr Conaghan said he has received “multiple impassioned pleas” from local hospitality groups over proposed changes…
HUNDREDS of Coffs Coast locals braved the rain on Sunday April 28 to rally against the escalation of male violence in our communities. The rally was one of six regional Australia rallies in conjunction with events in the capital cities.…
NAMBUCCA Valley Councillors have voted to receive the draft Bill and Guide to ‘Community Improvement Districts’ and to receive a report into the viability of proposing Bowraville for this initiative. Community Improvement Districts (CID), also known as Business Improvement Districts…